Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant in Dorset, South West

Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant – Bournemouth & Poole

Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Up to £600 per week | Full-time

Are you graduating in 2025 with a 2:1 or higher from a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university?

Are you passionate about education and looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a teaching career?

Two dynamic and inclusive secondary schools located in Bournemouth and Poole, both part of a leading Multi Academy Trust, are offering fantastic opportunities for high-achieving graduates to join as Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistants starting in September 2025.

This is a paid, full-time position designed to give you hands-on experience in the classroom. You’ll work alongside experienced educators to support student learning, develop your teaching skills, and gain valuable insight into the inner workings of successful secondary schools.

Subjects We're Especially Keen to Support:

• Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

• Mathematics

• Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish preferred; some French)

• Geography

• Nutrition / Food Technology

• English

• History

What You’ll Gain:

• A full-time, paid role earning up to £600 per week

• Start date: September 2025

• Experience across two well-connected schools in Bournemouth and Poole with supportive leadership and a collaborative ethos

• Ongoing training, mentoring, and guidance from experienced educators

• Real classroom experience and professional development tailored for aspiring teachers

• Opportunities for career progression, including routes into teacher training

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Supporting teaching and learning across your subject area, or more broadly as needed

• Working with students 1:1 or in small groups to boost understanding and engagement

• Helping to plan lessons and prepare classroom materials

• Supporting behaviour management and contributing to a positive learning environment

• Gaining insight into school operations, policies, and best practices

Who We’re Looking For:

• Final-year students or recent graduates with a 2:1 or above

• Preferably from a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university

• A strong interest in education and working with young people

• Reliable, enthusiastic, and proactive

• Passionate about one or more of the listed subject areas

• Any prior experience working with children (e.g., tutoring, mentoring, coaching) is a bonus – but not essential

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot provide visa sponsorship.

Ready to Apply?

If you're excited about the idea of working in a school and making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply Now’ or send your CV and a brief cover letter to Miranda at KPI Education to find out more.

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